The State of Utah offers Land and Water Conservation Funding (LWCF) for the development of outdoor recreation facilities through an open and competitive grant process. Information on Utah’s Open Project Selection Process (OPSP) is provided for the benefit of the general public and potential grant applicants.The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation manage the LWCF […]
Our 2018 Winter Festivals
UPDATE 1/17/2018: Both the Wasatch Mountain State Park and East Canyon State Park Winter Festivals have been canceled due to lack of snow. Join us on January 27 at Bear Lake State Park for the Bear Lake Monster Winterfest! It’s officially 2018 and Utah State Parks is kicking off the year with a BANG! To start […]
Types of Inflatable Life Jackets
With technology constantly changing, keeping up with the newest – and legal – life jackets can get frustrating. From vests, to throwables, and now with inflatables, the list is constantly growing. Here at Utah State Parks, we want to keep you informed. So we’ve put together this rundown to help you make informed decisions when it […]
OHV Volunteers: 2017 In Review, Honorable Mentions
With 2017 coming to a close and we examine the past year, we are continually amazed at the hard work and dedication of Utah’s OHV volunteer community. Through a combination of service projects, media outreach, and education efforts, OHV volunteers contributed a total of 2,548.5 hours throughout 2017. These volunteer hours have helped keep trails […]
Kick Off 2018 With First Day Hikes, New Full-Moon Hike
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah State Parks is kicking off 2018 with another installment of our annual First Day Hikes on New Years Day. This year we are hosting hikes at four different state parks: Antelope Island State Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Great Salt Lake State Park, and Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum. […]
The Different Types of Life Jackets
While all life jackets and personal floatation devices (PFDs) assist in keeping you alive in the water, did you know that there are different kinds? Some are the traditional ones you wear as a vest, others are thrown out to people in trouble, and there are even some that automatically inflate when they hit the […]
We’re Recruiting – Become A State Park Ranger!
We’re recruiting! The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is searching for driven individuals with a love of the outdoors to become the next class of Park Rangers. Our park rangers work in the field all across Utah. These rangers work to help ensure public safety, as well as increase education about Utah’s recreational resources. While […]
Is Your Life Jacket Serviceable?
According to U.S Coast Guard standards, life jackets should be serviceable and inspected often. Before using your life jacket or personal floatation device (PFD, inspect and make sure that: PFD is free of rips, tears, and holes in the fabric. Seams, straps, and buckles should are in good condition. PFD is free of mildew odor and […]
Volunteers Brave Wind, Rain For Temple Fork Trail Work
WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST — While National Public Lands Day has since passed us by, we are still getting word of some amazing volunteer projects that were completed. One such project took place up in Logan Canyon at the Temple Fork Trailhead. Here, volunteers from multiple organizations braved the wet and rainy weather to show their […]
12 Weeks Of Safety Contest – Enter to WIN!
You’ve heard of the 12 Days of Christmas, but have you heard of the 12 Weeks of Safety? This is your chance to win awesome prizes from us here at Utah State Parks. How To Win From Nov. 24, 2017 – Feb. 15, 2018, Utah State Parks will be running Public Service Announcements in movie theatres […]